Chapter 1 Flashcards
Define a Star
A star is a large globe of intensely heated gas shining by its own light.
Define a Lucid Star
A Lucid Star is a Star that can be seen with the naked eye.
What is a Radio star
A radio star is a star that can be detected by telescopes, though it gives off no light on its own.
Define the term Astronomical Unit
An Astronomical unit is a common unit of measurement equal to the distance of the earth to the sun.
Define a light year
A light year is a common unit of measurement meaning the distance that light travels in one year.
Define cosmogony
Cosmogony is the study of ideas of the origin of the universe.
Define cosmology
Cosmology is a study of the nature or the observable universe.
What is an equinox?
An equinox occurs when the path of the sun crossed the celestial equator. At that time, day and night are equal. This also signifies the beginning of spring and fall.
What is a solstice?
A solstice is when the sun is farthest from the celestial equator as possible. It’s the longest day in Summer and the shortest day in winter.
Define chiasm
A chiasm is a Hebrew literary method. It lists things in a sandwich order instead of a logical sequence.
What are the 5 biblical purposes of the stars?
The first purpose for these bodies is to be lights.
The second is to serve as signs.
The third is to serve to mark the seasons.
The fourth is to mark days and years.
The final reason is to emphasize rule.
Why should Christians study the stars?
We study the stars for many reasons. First, they are a tribute to our heavenly creator. Second, great men of faith studied them. Third, they are symbols revealing the word concerning Christ and the word concerning earthy rulers.
